Training Diary

Each of us have important stories to tell. And if you keep a training diary, part of your story is written in it. Like any story, you often have a good idea what may happen next. Is it time to add anaerobic training? Are you ready for competition? Are you getting stale? Your diary should include everything from total time and heart rates of each workout to which course you trained on that day and how far you went. It may mention the weather, how you felt, along with your fears and dreams. Most importantly, your diary should include a chart of all your MAF Tests. Neatly plot them out so a quick glance will give you the last few months of progress. Looking back over the past few months in your diary, you can more objectively assess your progress. Check for consistency and gradual increases in total time of each workout, indicating increased fitness. Write down your goals

Traditionally, most athletes record the distance and pace of the workout. For example, five miles at an 8:20 average pace or a thirty mile ride averaging 22 mph. However, it’s better to emphasize total time and heart rate, for two reasons:

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  1. When measuring only distance, total training volume will diminish over time as aerobic speed improves. This results in the completion of the same course in less time.
  2. When measuring only distance, some athletes feel pressured to complete a certain weekly mileage. This is a way to compare themselves to other athletes, training partners, or younger versions of themselves, or even compare to some article written in a sports magazine that “recommends” a certain mileage. Heart rate is a more useful parameter than distance because it relates to the quality, rather than the quantity, of the activity.